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What To Buy Now

SEPTEMBER is here so it's time to start thinking about your key autumn/winter 2013 buys.

From the oversized mannish shirt to the statement skirt and notice-me coat (and don't let's forget the mega sex shoe), here's our guide on what to buy right now.

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Oversize Mannish Shirt

Nothing quite says “back to school” as well as a crisp white shirt. There’s something about that starched cotton that reads polished and purposeful. In faded stripes at Dries Van Noten, preppy at Paul Smith, or for maximum effect, try Maison Martin Margiela’s white shirt with major cuffs splashed in pink paint.

Statement Skirt

Bedazzled in gems, strewn in sequins, streaming in feathers, in high-shine PVC, or camo-printed and pint-size – sensational skirts come in every shape and form, and are this season’s instant update. The good news? In one of these you need little more than a simple tee or a favourite sweater.

Notice-Me Coat

A notice-me coat doesn’t have to scream colour, chaos and frivolity; the new breed are anything but hideaway cover-ups. How best to pack a punch? Try Prada’s jaunty gingham, Versace’s heritage check, Louis Vuitton’s duck-egg-blue plaid and Loewe’s patchwork leather car coat

Celine Sunglasses

With our Indian summer in full swing, instant style equates to a pair of Celine sunglasses. Choose between the Audrey, the Pretty or the Retro Flared – we like them black and in tortoiseshell. See them everywhere at LFW.

Fisherman Knit

Not that we’re willing the heatwave away but invest now in slouchy knitwear. The international collections were awash with double-faced cashmere, from Chloé to Christopher Kane to Margaret Howell to Stella McCartney. Be prepared for dipping temperatures in Chinti & Parker’s crewneck rib or Aran sweater – both are Vogue favourites.

Day-To-Night Trousers

The new shape in trousers is cropped: loose and breezy at Marc Jacobs, roomy and cuffed at Simone Rocha, tailored and smart at J Crew, and tapered and in hot pink at Joseph. NB: If you simply must go it long, the only way now is flared.

Mega Sex Shoe

We don’t know if we can walk – or even stand in them – but damn they look good. Jimmy Choo’s 125mm studded and bowed heels have us floored.

Anything From Saint Laurent

Be it Hedi Slimane’s distressed denim jeans, or his sublime black buckle boots, or the Perfecto leather jacket (never mind the cuffs, clutches and plaid shirts), Saint Laurent is the fashion world’s new need-it-now brand.

Cuddly Bag

Hot water bottles are having a moment. Welcome the ultimate feel-good bag, covered in shearling but in stark minimal shapes. Our go-tos include Loewe, Proenza Schouler and Osman. Consider them teddy bears for grown-up girls.

Lace-Trimmed Slip

What better way to slide into autumn’s boudoir mood than with a lace-trimmed whisper-weight silk slip? Carine Gilson, La Perla and Louis Vuitton are all on our lust list. Wear under everything – these are a mood changer.